Going to great lengths

RV grad fundraising for cancer; plans to shave head in memory of mother

2:07 AM,
Jan. 26, 2014

Written by

Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
The Marion Star

Sometimes, standing up to cancer means sitting down on a chair and getting your head shaved.

Hannah Ackerman, a 2010 River Valley grad, works to raise $5,000 for cancer before she cuts off her hair in front of a crowd at the University of Cincinnati. She's donating hair to Pantene's Beautiful Lengths Campaign - in memory of her mother. The money will go to Stand Up to Cancer and St. Baldrick's Foundation.

Ackerman said her mom died about 3½ years ago after battling breast cancer. Ackerman was inspired to raise funds by Pleasant graduate Janina Tackett, who also shaved her head for a cancer ...